crashman111
Member
I have recently posted a couple of messages about changing the crankcase oil in both engines of my 1952 JD R. I have followed the Operator's Manual, as well as some very helpful suggestions from some of you. I drained both crankcases, replaced the filters on the Diesel, and was ready to put new oil into the Pony engine. The manual says the little crankcase holds 2 quarts of oil.
Since this is the first time I have changed it, I started with 1 quart, waited for it to settle into the crankcase, then checked the dipstick. The level was about where I would expect it to be, about level with the BOTTOM of the 2 marks on the dipstick. So, I added the second quart, assuming that would be fine, since the manual said that's what it holds. After letting the oil settle, I then checked the level and found it to be pretty much to the top of the dipstick, way above the TOP line, and completely covering the word FULL on the stick. Is this because I have not yet started and let the engine run for a few minutes? Will that dipstick level drop once I have done that, or do I need to drain some of the oil out?
3 important points:
1. The crankcase had been completely empty.
2. I ONLY added 2 quarts, just like the manual says.
3. And, most importantly, I am fearfully reluctant to start the Pony with the oil level that high, considering I have often read that having any crankcase OVER-FULL can be harmful to the engine.
I appreciate any help any of you guys with Pony engines can provide me, as I will not proceed until I have some experienced advice and suggestions. This was my late father's tractor and I sure don't want to ruin it!
Thank you very much.
Since this is the first time I have changed it, I started with 1 quart, waited for it to settle into the crankcase, then checked the dipstick. The level was about where I would expect it to be, about level with the BOTTOM of the 2 marks on the dipstick. So, I added the second quart, assuming that would be fine, since the manual said that's what it holds. After letting the oil settle, I then checked the level and found it to be pretty much to the top of the dipstick, way above the TOP line, and completely covering the word FULL on the stick. Is this because I have not yet started and let the engine run for a few minutes? Will that dipstick level drop once I have done that, or do I need to drain some of the oil out?
3 important points:
1. The crankcase had been completely empty.
2. I ONLY added 2 quarts, just like the manual says.
3. And, most importantly, I am fearfully reluctant to start the Pony with the oil level that high, considering I have often read that having any crankcase OVER-FULL can be harmful to the engine.
I appreciate any help any of you guys with Pony engines can provide me, as I will not proceed until I have some experienced advice and suggestions. This was my late father's tractor and I sure don't want to ruin it!
Thank you very much.